Antique German Brass Lantern w/ D.R. Eagle Mark – Rare WWI Era Carbide Lamp For Sale

Antique German Brass Lantern w/ D.R. Eagle Mark – Rare WWI Era Carbide Lamp
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Antique German Brass Lantern w/ D.R. Eagle Mark – Rare WWI Era Carbide Lamp:
$125.00

For the serious collector of military or early industrial gear, this is a rare gem: an antique German brass caroffere lantern, likely WWI-era, featuring the embossed D.R. eagle stamp — a classic sign of Deutsche Reichspatent (German Imperial Patent).Features & Details:Construction: Solid brass body with wood handleWindows: Colored glass panels (red and blue), hinged side door for accessMarkings: Stamped with winged eagle and “D.R.”Function: Caroffere-style lantern with removable inner componentsEra: Believed to be early 20th century, likely used in railway, military, or industrial applications
Condition:Brass shows age-appropriate patina and oxidationFront glass is cracked – please see close-up photosInternal parts present, but untested (sold as display or restoration piece)Handle and hinges work as they should
Measurements:
Approx. 9" tall (not including handle), 4.5" wideWhy it’s awesome:Great display piece for history buffs or steampunk décorRare D.R. eagle mark gives it provenance and collector appealA survivor from a time when lanterns were powered by chemistry and guts
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